Florida Death Certificate - How to Get Certified Copies

An independent guide to ordering certified death certificates in Florida. Fees and processing times change, so confirm them with the state office.

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Getting a Death Certificate in Florida

Obtaining certified death certificate copies in Florida requires submitting a request to the Florida Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics. Fees and processing times are set by that office and change, so check the current fee and turnaround on its Florida Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics website before you order. Online ordering through this site is not available right now; ordering directly from the state office is usually the fastest and cheapest option.

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Determine eligibility: In Florida, only authorized persons may request death certificates. See the "Who Can Request" section below.
  2. Gather required documents: You will need to provide specific documentation with your request. See the "Required Documents" section below.
  3. Submit your request: Requests can be submitted to the Florida Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics by mail, or in person at the state office by appointment.
  4. Pay the official fees: The state office sets the fee per certified copy and the payment methods it accepts. Check current fees and accepted payment methods with the Florida Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics website.
  5. Receive your copies: Certified copies are mailed to your address after processing. Processing times vary by office and season; ask the office for its current turnaround and whether expedited handling is offered.

Required Documents

  • Completed application
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of relationship
  • Payment by check or money order

Who Can Request a Florida Death Certificate

Florida restricts access to death certificates to authorized individuals. Eligible requestors include:

  • Registrant (if 18+)
  • Spouse
  • Parent
  • Child (18+)
  • Grandparent
  • Sibling (18+)
  • Legal representative

Florida Vital Records Office Contact

Florida Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics

Address
1217 Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone
(904) 359-6900
Website
State office website
Cost
Check current fees with the office
Processing Time
Varies - check with the office

Counties in Florida

Death certificates in Florida can be requested for deaths that occurred in any of the state's 67 counties.

Show all 67 Florida counties
  • Alachua
  • Baker
  • Bay
  • Bradford
  • Brevard
  • Broward
  • Calhoun
  • Charlotte
  • Citrus
  • Clay
  • Collier
  • Columbia
  • DeSoto
  • Dixie
  • Duval
  • Escambia
  • Flagler
  • Franklin
  • Gadsden
  • Gilchrist
  • Glades
  • Gulf
  • Hamilton
  • Hardee
  • Hendry
  • Hernando
  • Highlands
  • Hillsborough
  • Holmes
  • Indian River
  • Jackson
  • Jefferson
  • Lafayette
  • Lake
  • Lee
  • Leon
  • Levy
  • Liberty
  • Madison
  • Manatee
  • Marion
  • Martin
  • Miami-Dade
  • Monroe
  • Nassau
  • Okaloosa
  • Okeechobee
  • Orange
  • Osceola
  • Palm Beach
  • Pasco
  • Pinellas
  • Polk
  • Putnam
  • Santa Rosa
  • Sarasota
  • Seminole
  • St. Johns
  • St. Lucie
  • Sumter
  • Suwannee
  • Taylor
  • Union
  • Volusia
  • Wakulla
  • Walton
  • Washington

Order from the Florida vital records office

Online ordering through this site is not available right now. You can order a certified death certificate directly from the Florida vital records office (link below) - this is usually the fastest and cheapest option.

Florida vital records office

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Frequently Asked Questions - Florida

The state office sets the government fee and it can change, so check the current fee on the Florida Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics website.

Processing time depends on the vital records office and how it receives your request, and it changes over time. Check the current turnaround, and whether expedited handling is offered, on the Florida Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics website.

Most requests in Florida go through the state vital records office at Florida Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics. Some counties may have local options - contact us or check the county health department website.

Death certificates are issued by the vital records office for the state where the death occurred, not where the person lived. If the death occurred in Florida, you request it from Florida vital records regardless of where the deceased resided.